Eileen Chen, Environmental Initiatives Coordinator & Diane Gibson, Supervisor,Climate Risks spoke to the Reduction of Single-use Items in City Facilities & Operations Policy Overview.
Councillor Mahoney and Committee Members thanked Ms. Chen for her presentation.
Councillor Dasko advised the Committee that Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee which is located in his Ward, utilizes recyclable Ecocups.
Members of the Committee engaged in discussion and enquired about:
- Communications - signage in City Facilities
- Education/strategies - interaction with the public
- Procurement - orders/stock
- Implementation of new policy
- Green bin compost/alternatives
- Single-use handbook access
- Surplus asset solution tool and Community Group Registry Program, and;
- Vending Machines
Ms. Chen and Ms. Gibson responded to the enquires from the Committee.
Dianne Zimmerman, Manager, Environment addressed the timing of the policy, roll-out and initiatives.